Cultural Officer: Sokapasa Arts Centre

15/09/2026 Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Amathole District – (Ku Gompo City) Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration) Reference: DSRAC DUTIES Assist in the drafting of the Art center business plan. Coordinate Arts and Culture Provincial Programmes. Organise logistics and attend meetings. Organise festival equipment for artists. Facilitate and implement art centre programs. Craft roster for activities. Organise arts centre structures. Consult with relevant stakeholders. Identify beneficiaries. Coordinate approval of submissions. Facilitate access of the art centre. Market the institution to the communities. Monitor day to day operations of the art centre. Responsible for art centre material. Develop database for artists. Provide institutional support. Maintain working relations with the stakeholders. Give support to developing artists. Monitor progress of artists. Provide administrative support. Consolidate and compile quarterly and annual reports. Monitor budget expenditure and revenue collection. Coordinate procurement submission. Organise and monitor visitor’s register. ENQUIRIES Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Amathole District – (East London) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. NOTE Preference will be given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two (2) official languages, including English and any of the following: isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language (SASL) Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or B. Degree (NQF Level 7) in Arts and Culture/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts/ Fine Arts/ Craft 129 Design as recognized by SAQA with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in an Arts & Culture environment. Extensive high-level knowledge of arts and culture and interpretation of policies. Excellent knowledge about cultural programs. People management and empowerment. Financial and knowledge management. Client orientation. Further knowledge of Local authorities, Departmental management and officials, General public/community, Academic institutions and learners, Private Sectors, Executing authority (Political Bearers), Municipalities (local and districts). Cultural and Creative Industries Master Plan. The candidate must possess good interpersonal relations and ability to work as a team. Must have written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure, and after hours. Be willing to drive to various districts for stakeholder engagement. A valid (Code 8) driving licence.